Today was a much more peaceful and serene day. I slept in a little and started to worry that I was sleeping too late but I managed to get going and got the kids up and started by 8:40.

Right after breakfast the phone rang and I uncharacteristically answered it. It was my wayward niece calling to wish us a Merry Christmas. I was grateful to get to speak to her and offer her some hope for a better life even though we didn't speak directly about this.

My son's friend came to visit and it was a blessing because he got us to go outside and hit baseballs into the batting net. Then he wanted us to take him on one of our bike rides so we did. We had a great ride even though I had a flat on the ride home. I had to walk about 10 blocks but it was still enjoyable and healthy exercise. I noticed that I didn't react poorly internally about it. I was able to just make a good decision about walking toward the gas station to get air and was able to jog with the bike.

Throughout the day I got to do some odds and ends around the house which helped me with a constructive outlook on ths day.

In the evening I got to go to my meeting. We read the story about the Mic Mac Indian.

I was grateful for the gift of recovery and the spiritual life today.